Chiefs second-year ILB Nico Johnson appears to be on the outside looking in at a 53-man roster spot.

Johnson was the 99th overall pick in last year's draft out of Alabama, but was active for just two games as a rookie. James-Michael Johnson is currently the top backup to starters Derrick Johnson and Joe Mays, while Josh Mauga is the No. 4 inside 'backer. Johnson needs to make his mark on special teams. Mon, Aug 4, 2014 09:23:00 AM

The Chiefs aren't counting on second-year ILB Nico Johnson for the starting job next to Derrick Johnson.

A 2013 fourth-round pick, Johnson was active for just two games as a rookie. He's behind Joe Mays for snaps in the Chiefs' base defense and doesn't play in sub packages. Johnson will need a strong camp to beat out Mays and could be limited to a special teams role. Sat, May 31, 2014 04:37:00 PM